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Dr. Carlos Leon, MD

Dr. Carlos Leon, MD

Gastroenterology*

Dr. Carlos Leon, MD is a gastroenterologist in Atlantis, FL. Dr. Leon has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders, and Pancreatic Disease. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida JFK Hospital and HCA Florida Palms West Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 95 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (95 reviews)

Dr. Leon is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Leon specializes in the area of Gastroenterology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Leon's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Leon

4.3
95 ratings, 45 with a written review
5 star
81%
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4 star
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3 star
1%
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2 star
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1 star
18%
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Run!!!Rush appointment!
I wait for almost 2 hours before to be attended for Dr. Leon. Then when finally he call me. It happened just 2 minutes he was listening to me he suddenly said my problem was gastritis without checking me, he just ordered xx medicine, just 2 minutes!!!!! Rush appointment!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Apr 25, 2025
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Terrible Experience
If I could give 0 stars, I would. I went to this ENT in hopes of getting testing due to some abdominal issues I have been having. Waited over an hour in the waiting room without being acknowledged, was then taken back by his MA who was pleasant. I finally then was able to see Dr. Leon who spent about 2 minutes in the room with me, didn’t acknowledge my concerns, and immediately said even though my symptoms sounded normal, he would order a colonoscopy (I’m only 25 and was expecting some other preliminary testing to avoid such an invasive procedure). The staff never took my insurance information and I’ve since been billed an extremely high charge for such a rushed and unpleasant experience. I would absolutely take my GI issues elsewhere before ever returning to this practice.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Dec 29, 2024
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Terrible doctor
Dr. Carlos Leon is a terrible doctor I had a colonoscopy with him and I was at the facility waiting for the procedure almost 4 hours, he left the facility to do something else, while I was waiting for him all this time. My appointment was at 12:00 pm and I had the procedure at 4:00 pm I was without drinking or eating for almost 48 hours and he didn’t care. He even spoke with me about the result of the colonoscopy just the nurses gave me some information about the procedure. He don’t have any consideration for his patients, I never ever want to see this doctor again Do a favor to yourself , stay away from him, he doesn’t care about his patients. It was my first colonoscopy and my experience was terrible. I will never refer him to nobody. There was a nurse that told me that he does this all the time, he leaves his patients waiting too long and go do something else, it wasn’t the first time.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Mar 12, 2024
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The dr is good but not the front desk
My husband has 28 years old and is in pain almost for 10 years , he was scheduled for endoscopy on 06/7 and when i called today, they cancelled because couldn’t locates my husband and they did not text him, however i went with mu husband and i singned for hippa form and emergency contact but they lost all that info . The other part is that we recived a bill from the first visit and when i called billing department they asked for copy of my husband’s insurance card because they lost it from the first visit, and the dr leon is going on vacation so they gave me appt for September
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 others found this helpful
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Jun 07, 2023
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Very disappointing
The office staff is very nice. However, the care I received for my continual gastric issues fell very short. I was new to the office in 2023 and had to wait 12 weeks for a colonoscopy and endoscopy. After seeing Dr Leon's nurse Janet I was extremely dissatisfied with her help for suffering of over 20 yrs with pain and discomfort. There are plenty of other tests that could have been performed , some even in office, just by abdominal palpitation and a gloved hand. These were not done. No enzyme bloodwork was done to check for other organ issues. She didn't look at my other organs such as pancreas problems. I wasn't even examined or touched. She just wanted to put me on meds I'd been on that hadn't worked before. That's the definition of insanity to keep doing the same thing and expecting different results! Love for Dr Leon to see this and contact me! It's not always just your stomach or colon that's the issue. No one could think outside the box. Very discouraging.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
12 others found this helpful
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M Walker Glasgow – Jun 03, 2023
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Dr. Leon My first appointment
Dr Leone was very pleasant and outgoing took time to listen to all my problems explained the Necessary procedures answered all my questions.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
10 others found this helpful
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Mar 31, 2023
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Excellent gastro physician.
My experience was excellent. Previously I had gone to another gastro physician who had me undergo numerous tests and did not provide a diagnosis. Dr. Leon reviewed the tests with me and concluded I should stop taking 2 of my medications. Two days after stopping said meds all of the adverse symptoms disappeared. It was like a miracle. Dr. Leon is very polite and interested in his patient. I would recommend him highly!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
18 others found this helpful
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Dec 24, 2022
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Bad bedside manners. Very little patience with patient. I left very inconclusive and confused. Needless to say, no improvement with medication and no further suggestions. I will be seeing another doctor in the hopes that he will take the time to talk to me about my condition, and most of all show interest. I will not recommend this doctor to anyone.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
30 others found this helpful
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Dec 16, 2020
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Doc. Leon is very good at what he does, but the office wait time is ridicules. Even their face time appointments keep you waiting. I’m sitting here waiting for my face time appointment right now, they are 40 minutes late so far. I really have better things to do with my time!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
30 others found this helpful
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Oct 01, 2020
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I was seen by Dr. Leon this week and I have an excellent experience he is very dedicate, and careful of his patients, I will recommend Dr. Leon with my eyes close. His staff are the best, friendly and super professional love them!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
30 others found this helpful
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Tried to see twice. Both times wait was over 2 hrs. Unacceptable. Left without seeing.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
31 others found this helpful
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Lee – Sep 27, 2019
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Great office staff
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
30 others found this helpful
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Sep 26, 2019
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Stunning workers
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
30 others found this helpful
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Sep 26, 2019
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Amazing experience
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
29 others found this helpful
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Sep 26, 2019
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I know Vivian for long time, I don’t change her for nobody. Happy with the employees
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
21 others found this helpful
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Sep 26, 2019
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Wonderful visit at the Doctor office. :)
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
19 others found this helpful
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Sep 26, 2019
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Good
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 others found this helpful
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Sep 25, 2019
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Very good visit
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Sep 25, 2019
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El medicamento me ha estado mucho , agradecida con vivian y el doctor Leon
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Sep 25, 2019
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Outstanding staff
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Sep 24, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

We offer specialty expertise in almost all aspects of digestive disease care. Our specialty interests include care for complicated inflammatory bowel disease and chronic liver diseases including treatment of chronic hepatitis. We plan on providing...read more

biography

This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Carlos Leon, MD, has been practicing gastroenterology since 2003, and joined the Digestive Disease Center in 2010. He started and built a successful practice on the west coast of Florida until 2007...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Hahnemann University Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Medical College Of Pennsylvania Hospital

    Residency Hospital
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Leon is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

      13001 Southern Blvd
      Loxahatchee, FL 33470
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      78%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% lower than the national average

      72%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • HCA Florida JFK Hospital

      5301 S Congress Ave
      Atlantis, FL 33462
      Recipient of 37
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      72%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      12% lower than the national average

      64%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      12% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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